noun Download 🔗Share A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans. Examples : "While visiting the aquarium, the children were amazed by the dolphins leaping out of the water and performing tricks. " animal biology ocean nature fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration. Examples : "The fisherman proudly displayed the colorful dolphins he had caught, their iridescent bodies shimmering in the sunlight. " fish animal biology ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed. Examples : "The ancient Greek pottery was decorated with dolphins, each a stylized image of a fish with a curved, indented fin. " animal fish ocean nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France. Examples : "While awaiting the birth of the king's heir, courtiers whispered that, should the queen deliver twin dolphins, only the firstborn would inherit the throne. " royal history family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (history) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped through the deck and the hull of an enemy's vessel to sink it. Examples : "The pirates prepared the dolphins, heavy iron weights, to board the enemy ship. " nautical military weapon history sailing war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage. Examples : "The antique ship's mast was secured to the deck with strong dolphins of braided rope. " nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables. Examples : "The large cargo ship secured itself to the dolphins in the harbor to wait for its turn to unload. " nautical sailing ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mooring post on a wharf or beach. Examples : "The small fishing boat bumped gently against the dolphins as it came into the harbor. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale. Examples : "The old tugboat had dolphins all around its hull to protect it from damage when bumping against docks. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the handles above the trunnions by which a gun was lifted. Examples : "The movers struggled to lift the heavy cannon using only the dolphins located on its sides. " nautical military weapon part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids. Examples : "The harbor master installed several dolphins to keep the fishing boats from drifting onto the shallow sandbars. " nautical structure ocean sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading